Yes.

Any* experience outside your normal environment is beneficial.

* yes yes, bad things that can happen are bad

Go for it. Hungary is a beautiful country, even if in not a great economical condition right now. But thinking only about the cultural differences between the US and Europe, you should do it. It will open your eyes to something new.

Absolutely do it. I'm an American living in Albania, I haven't been to Budapest yet, but I have a ton of friends that go at least every couple of years. Everyone says it's amazing.

In addition, it's cheap rail and flights to the rest of Europe. Hop around every chance you get while a shitty hostel bed won't break your body. If possible, plan to spend an extra month after your semester with a rail pass and no plan.

I really can't stress enough how much I wish I would have done this. Go, use your student ID to get everything possible for cheap. See works by all of the ninja turtles, view ruins that existed and have been abandoned multiple times the age of the US. Eat weird food. See so many awe inspiring churches that you're like, "oh, it's ABC(another beautiful church)"

Just tell them you’re from Canada.

You should absolutely take it, and make sure you take advantage of the rail system over the weekends to check out new cities as well. And don't just go to Western Europe. Go to Prague, go to Croatia, go to Bucharest. Talk to the advisor about your concerns.

Yes

Yep

I think so. What are you studying?

Yes.

Yes yes yes. Don't hesitste, don't second guess yourself, don't make excuses. Go.

When us old people say 'you only regret the opportunities you missed out on,' this is exactly the sort of thing we're talking about.

Do it!

Yes.

I had a great time studying abroad, can recommend

unless there's a huge real risk (like ongoing war..) studying abroad is almost always a good experience

Yes!

Budapest is nice. You won’t regret it!

The best part about exchange is the opportunity to meet people from all over the world. I still have contact with friends I met when I did exchange over 10 years ago.

do it

I hope you like paprika.

Budapest is one of my favorite cities in Europe. Really cool culture and food scene. A great place to spend a semester… and easy train access to other top cities

Yes, yes, absolutely yes! I had the chance to live in Estonia for several years some decades ago, and it combined with visiting nearby countries like Finland, Sweden, Belarus, and Russia fundamentally changed how I view the world. It was an amazing time for me, and I would tell this to anyone considering it.

GO!

I mean if you're hungary for a semester, go for it!

Yes, you must. How will you know the world at all of you don't see it?

I guess it depends on what you want to do and what your options are, but from my very limited time there as a student passing through for a week or so I thought it was an amazing city. Tons of history and food and hot springs. Cheaper (at that time) compared to big western European cities. Listen to people who know the university system better and have lived in the area for sure, but I would go back in a heartbeat.